Post Doctoral Fellowship in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
• Completion of an accredited Orthopaedic Surgery residency.
• Board eligible or board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Eligible for Illinois medical licensure.
• Submission of a completed application, CV, personal statement, and letters of recommendation.
• Successful completion of interviews and credentialing requirements.

The Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Fellowship at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine offers intensive subspecialty training in the management of complex spinal disorders. Fellows gain extensive experience in the surgical treatment of degenerative disease, spinal deformity, trauma, tumors, and revision spine surgery. The curriculum emphasizes advanced operative techniques, including minimally invasive and reconstructive procedures, while fostering a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Fellows participate in research, resident education, and quality improvement initiatives under the guidance of expert faculty mentors. Exposure to a high-volume tertiary referral practice and cutting-edge technologies supports both clinical excellence and scholarly development. Graduates are exceptionally well prepared for careers in academic orthopaedics and specialized spine surgery practice.